Colon and rectal cancers, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, usually begin as polyps in the colon or rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. However, it is possible for...
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Misdiagnosis
How can medical professionals prevent diagnostic errors?
Diagnostic errors occur when a healthcare professional makes a mistake in determining what is wrong with a patient. It can happen for many reasons, but research into this area is not as good as it should be. Still, there are known issues that are preventable and could...
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections – An Overview
When people go to the hospital, they expect the medical staff to do their best to treat their conditions. Many recognize that sometimes current science limits the abilities of health care providers to aid them in making full recoveries. Few expect they may contract...
What is a medical misdiagnosis, and how does it happen?
When you visit the doctor’s office, you hope they will properly diagnose your condition and administer the right treatment, so you can get back on your feet and carry on with your daily life. And most often, this is how it goes. Unfortunately, there are times when a...